The Duke of Cambridge warned of ‘rumors and misinformation’ on social media about coronavirus injections.
Prince William, 38, also encouraged people to continue taking the Covid-19 vaccination so that “younger generations” feel that “it really matters to them”, as he and Kate Middleton, 39, chatted with two , clinically vulnerable women they have been protecting since last March.
Her comments were made after the Queen encouraged hesitant people about vaccination to “think about other people and not about themselves”.
Shivali Modha, who has type 2 diabetes, and Fiona Doyle, who suffers from severe asthma, are now eligible for the vaccine as part of priority group 6, and were preparing to receive their vaccines when they spoke to royalty on Tuesday.
The Duke, 38, and the Duchess of Cambridge (pictured), 39, spoke by video call on Tuesday to two individuals with long-standing health problems who had been protecting their families for the past year and who are now eligible to receive Covid19 vaccine
Shivali Modha, who has type 2 diabetes, is eligible for the vaccine as part of priority group 6 and was preparing to receive her vaccines when she spoke to royalty. In the photo, Shivali Modha (front left), Hiren Modha (front right) and his daughters Shyaama (top left) and Jyoti (top right)
The Cambridges heard how Mrs. Modha, a mother of two, was anxious about the Covid-19 injection after reading things on social media, but has since been reassured by vaccinated relatives and doctors at the Diabetes UK charity.
Prince William said to her: ‘Catherine and I are not medical specialists at all, but if it is any consolation, we can wholeheartedly support vaccination. It is very, very important.
‘We talked to a lot of people about it and the acceptance has been incredible so far. We have to continue this way so that the younger generations also feel that it is very important for them.
‘So it’s great that Shivali is taking the time to work it out and come to the conclusion that’ I need to do this’ because social media is sometimes inundated with a lot of rumors and misinformation, so we have to be a little careful about who we believe and where we get our information from.
“Especially for those who are clinically vulnerable, it is so important that these vaccines are made, so good luck.”
The royal family has supported the NHS in launching the coronavirus vaccine, visiting vaccination centers and thanking staff and volunteers for their efforts.
The Duke of Cambridge (pictured right) urged people to continue to have the Covid-19 vaccination so that the younger generation feels that it is really important for them to take it
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (pictured) also spoke to Fiona Doyle, 37, and her seven-year-old daughter Ciara, who have been protecting their home in East Finchley, north London, since the start of the Covid-19 crisis
Some of the UK’s leading health charities, including Diabetes UK and Asthma UK, have formed a coalition to promote vaccine absorption among people with long-term health problems.
Ms. Modha, 39, of Barnet, in northwest London, received a call from her husband Hiren and her daughters Shyaama, 11, and Jyoti, nine.
She replied: ‘I think it is just the unknown and I think it is the case for most people. It’s just unknown now. And when you have it, everything will be fine.
Kate said to her, ‘I hope it will be a great relief in the end. I know that there may be anxiety and worry that lead to this, but I hope that all of you will add a little bit of normalcy and confidence back to your lives and as we move through the spring, it would be great. ‘
Thanking the Duke and Duchess for calling, Mrs. Modha said to them: ‘It is very nice to welcome you to our home, I wish I could offer you a cup of tea!’
‘Even here!’ laughed Kate.
Fiona said the charity Asthma UK was a ‘real source of support’ to deal with her situation. In the photo, Fiona Doyle and her daughter Ciara
The duke and duchess have also spoken with Fiona Doyle, 37, and her seven-year-old daughter Ciara, who have been protecting their home in East Finchley, north London, since the start of the Covid-19 crisis.
She said the charity Asthma UK was a ‘real source of support’ to deal with her situation.
Asked by the duke how she felt about the vaccination, she replied: ‘I can’t wait! I am priority group six, so anytime I really hope to be called. ‘
Mrs Doyle added: ‘I think I am trying not to see this as a magical cure. I’m not going to go out licking streetlights or anything right away! ‘
– Did you used to do this before? laughed William.
“I will probably do what I normally do,” said Mrs. Doyle. ‘I will still wear my mask, I will still keep my hand gel, still social distance.
‘But it is good to know that you have this layer of protection in your mind and that if you end up having the misfortune to get it, it will not be as serious as it could be without being vaccinated.’